Mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and coral reefs are
circumtropical ecosystems that are highly productive, and provide
many important biological functions and economic services. These
ecosystems cover large surface areas in the shallow tropical
coastal seascape but have suffered from serious human degradation,
especially in the last few decades. Part of their diversity,
productivity, and functioning seems to be based on their
juxtaposition. Especially in the last decade significant advances
have been made on new insights into their ecological connectivity.
This authoritative book provides a first-time comprehensive review
of the major ecological interactions across tropical marine
ecosystems that result from the mutual exchange of nutrients,
organic matter, fish, and crustaceans. A group of leading authors
from around the world reviews the patterns and underlying
mechanisms of important biogeochemical and biological linkages
among tropical coastal ecosystems in 15 chapters. Included are
chapters that review cutting-edge tools to study and quantify these
linkages, the importance of such linkages for fisheries, and how
tropical ecosystems should be conserved and managed for sustainable
use by future generations. The book uses examples from all over the
world and provides an up-to-date review of the latest published
literature. This book is a 'must read' for professionals working on
the conservation, management, and ecology of mangrove, seagrass and
coral reef ecosystems.
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